“A friend is a gift you give yourself.”
Robert Louis Stevenson

Think about it ... do you have a girlfriend who always gives you the perfect present? She knows what you like, sometimes even more than you do. Her gifts are thoughtful, creative and, well …, perfect. And, doesn’t it mean so much to you that she makes the effort and takes the time to make your special day even more special?

With a  little bit of effort, you can be that kind of girlfriend too. It doesn’t cost more or require a lot of time. It just takes an interest and awareness of her personal style and preferences. Here are some girlfriend gift ideas to get you started:

• Keep a list of gift ideas for your girlfriends when they drop a hint or you get a great gift idea.(A girlfriend gift drawer is a great place to store perfect gifts!) Check out some great girlfriend gifts from Girlfriendology - books, movies, etc. and shirts, mugs, journals and more.
• Can’t find or think of the perfect gift? We all love time with our girlfriends, right? What special get-together can you plan for the two of you? Check schedules for upcoming concerts or sports events. Take a class or go to a wine tasting together. For more ideas on great ways to spend time together, click here!
• Better yet, show her how really special her friendship is to you by making a gift for her. Visit GirlfriendologyToo for creative ideas on girlfriend gifts and greetings. And share your ideas in the comments.
• But you’re not done now – sorry! Along with the perfect gift, find the most thoughtful, funny, uniquely-expressive card you can find. Or make your own using some of our girlfriend greeting ideas (Again, if you see the perfect card no where near a celebration date, pick it up anyway! She’ll really appreciate it – when she receives it!) On her actual day, send her an eCard or just a nice email to say how much you appreciate her friendship. It is much, MUCH better than getting a work email and a wonderful alternative to hair loss and magic diet pill spam messages!
• One last step – is there a fun, creative way you can wrap up your gift? Think of the gift and the theme to it. Are there scrapbook papers or giftwrap that fit her gift? How can you personalize the package? Maybe tie something extra on the bow or include another fun surprise on the front.

Spend a little time and make an effort to give a thoughtful, perfect present to your girlfriends. They'll appreciate it and you!